Elin Hilderbrand

Elin Hilderbrand is a best-selling American author, well-known for her romance novels and chick lit. She was born in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and spent a significant amount of time traveling before finally settling on Nantucket Island, which has since become the primary setting for her novels. Hilderbrand has a deep connection to Nantucket, having first discovered its magic in July 1993. She has created a happy island life for herself and her family, which includes her husband and three children.

Hilderbrand is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and further honed her writing skills at the prestigious graduate fiction workshop at the University of Iowa. Before becoming a full-time writer, she taught and wrote at the Writers’ workshop hosted by the University of Iowa. Her educational background and extensive traveling have greatly influenced her writing, providing her with a wealth of experiences to draw from.

Hilderbrand’s novels are all set on Nantucket Island in Massachusetts, where she currently resides. She has not created any series, focusing instead on standalone novels. Her writing is set against the backdrop of Nantucket’s picturesque landscapes and idyllic atmosphere, offering her readers a chance to escape into a world of love, romance, and personal growth. The island’s unique charm and beauty have become an essential part of Hilderbrand’s storytelling, captivating readers and drawing them into the lives of her characters.

In addition to her love for Nantucket, Hilderbrand enjoys various hobbies and pastimes that enrich her life and inspire her writing. She is an avid runner and finds inspiration in writing at the beach. Her family is also an essential part of her life, and she cherishes picnics at Eel Point with her three children. Hilderbrand’s connection to her family, her love for Nantucket, and her dedication to her craft have all contributed to her success as a best-selling author. Here's to Us is her seventeenth novel, showcasing her ability to create captivating stories that resonate with readers.
28 Summers Books
# Title Year
1 28 Summers 2020
2 The Sixth Wedding 2021
Nantucket Books
# Title Year
1 A Summer Affair 2008
2 The Castaways 2009
3 The Perfect Couple 2018
4 Swan Song 2024
Winter Books
# Title Year
1 Winter Street 2014
2 Winter Stroll / Christmas on Nantucket 2015
3 Winter Storms 2016
4 Winter Solstice 2017
Paradise Books
# Title Year
1 Winter in Paradise 2018
2 What Happens in Paradise 2019
3 Troubles in Paradise 2020
Summer of Books
# Title Year
1 Summer of '69 2019
2 Summer of '79 2020
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Beach Club 2000
2 Nantucket Nights 2002
3 Summer People 2003
4 The Blue Bistro 2005
5 The Love Season 2006
6 Barefoot 2007
7 The Island 2010
8 Silver Girl 2011
9 Summerland 2012
10 Beautiful Day 2013
11 The Matchmaker 2014
12 The Rumor 2015
13 Here's to Us 2016
14 The Identicals 2017
15 Golden Girl 2021
16 The Hotel Nantucket 2022
17 The Five-Star Weekend 2023
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Surfing Lesson 2013
2 The Tailgate 2014
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Endless Summer 2022
Elin Hilderbrand Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Reunion Beach: Stories Inspired by Dorothea Benton Frank 2021